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Baihutou → Wayao Village—featuring high-altitude viaducts and deep-bore tunnels

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  1. startBaihutou
  2. endWayao Village—featuring high-altitude viaducts and deep-bore tunnels

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Giant Viaducts & Tunnels on a Beijing Mountain Highway | China Scenic Drive 4K scenic drive

Scenic drive

Giant Viaducts & Tunnels on a Beijing Mountain Highway | China Scenic Drive 4K

Duration
1h 0m
Published
Mar 14, 2026

Experience a 48km winter traversal across the rugged limestone ridges of the Western Hills, Beijing. This 4K POV documentation tracks a non-stop mountain corridor—from Baihutou to Wayao Village—featuring high-altitude viaducts and deep-bore tunnels. The segment follows the technical ascent toward the Huangcaoliang Pass area, navigating the Datai Viaduct System and a chain of infrastructure including the 996m Tianjinguan Tunnel. The route reaches a peak elevation of 1,090m (3,576ft) before descending into the arid, rain-shadow slopes of the northern range. No Music. No Commentary. Just the road. 📊 ROUTE SPECS: • Distance: 48.5 km / 30.1 miles • Peak Elevation: 1,090 m / 3,576 ft • Key Structure: Tianjinguan Tunnel (996 m / 0.61 miles) • Climate: Mid-Winter (Arid / Clear) Headphones recommended for spatial audio immersion. Chapters: 00:00 - Preview 00:53 - Intro — Mentougou, Beijing 01:20 - Valley Entry — Zhaiyou Rd 23:19 - Datai Viaduct System (Elev. ~+200m) 36:37 - The Long Dark: Tianjinguan Tunnel & Summit 38:16 - Arid Descent (Dry Mountain Slopes) 46:35 - Second Switchbacks & Climb (2nd Ascent) 56:40 - Liyuanling Tunnel (713m) 59:57 - Arrival — Wayao Village (End) 🚗 More Scenic Drives: 🇨🇳 Scenic Drives in China: From Cities to Mountains: 🏔️Alps Scenic Drive 4K (POV) | France • Switzerland • Italy • Austria | No Music: 🚗Europe Scenic Drives 4K (POV) | Cities, Alps, Lakes & Highways | No Music: 🌄 Rainy & Foggy Road Trips: Relaxing Ambience: 🌆 Night Drives: Cities After Dark: #ChinaScenicDrive #BeijingMountainHighway #GiantViaducts